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"Not 'As Seen on TV'—The Truth About Media's Effects on Children" In this engaging presentation, Dr. Gentile will discuss the truth that TV doesn't want you to know—that the media are far more powerful than you thought. Both the positive and negative effects of the media on children and adolescents will be described, with the discussion touching on topics such as children's brain development, advertising, school readiness, video games, and media violence. Second General Session Speaker
“21st Century Learners: Hi-Tech Collaboration” A passionate student is a learning student. As the people of the world are becoming more connected, the nature, use, ownership, and purpose of knowledge are changing in profound ways. Our goal as educators is to leverage these connections and changes as powerful means to improve teaching and learning in our schools. Pacesetter Dinner Speaker
“Connecting Space Flight and Tomorrow's Consumer” Hear examples of how human space flight and consumer sciences are related. Dr. Lane will discuss childhood education, habitable space, clothes, exercise, health care, life sciences research, and technologies that help everyday life. She’ll address space tourism and how it will it be different than staying in a hotel. All human space flight has a consumer point of view. |
Dr. Douglas Gentile
Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach
Helen W. Lane, PhD, RD